Biology SOL Review #1

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What is an acid?

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An acid is a substance with a pH less than 7, which can donate protons (H+) in a solution.

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What is quantitative data?

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Quantitative data refers to numerical information that can be measured, such as '6.84 cm'.

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What is capillary action?

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Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces, involving both adhesion (attraction to surfaces) and cohesion (attraction between molecules).

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the outcome or response that is measured in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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What is a base?

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A base is a substance with a pH greater than 7, which can accept protons (H+) in a solution.

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What is a buffer?

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A buffer is a solution that resists changes in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added.

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What is cohesion in biology?

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Cohesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substance, such as water molecules sticking together.

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What is adhesion in biology?

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Adhesion is the attraction between molecules of different substances, such as water molecules sticking to plant cell walls.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.